Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes assured that 7-foot-3 big man Kai Sotto will see more action in the team's next few games after seeing limited minutes in the 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic on Friday, Aug. 25.
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes assured that 7-foot-3 big man Kai Sotto will see more action in the team's next few games after seeing limited minutes in the 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic on Friday, Aug. 25.
Sotto barely hit the floor, playing for only 73 seconds after picking up two quick fouls while trying to put a body on NBA All-Star and Dominican center Karl-Anthony Towns. Although Towns still managed to get his usual numbers, the Minnesota Timberwolves center was obviously bothered by the defense of Edu.
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